Most Anticipated Fights?

What are your top 5 most anticipated fights to you since you started watching MMA? I started getting into MMA around UFC 70. First I was only watching UFC then I started to pick up on other MMA organizations like Strikeforce, DREAM, etc.

I'm probably forgetting a lot of highly anticipated fights (My memory is awful) but I'll give this a shot.

Jones vs. Shogun (I was preparing myself for the excitement of this fight long before 127 was over)

A. Silva vs. Belfort (The forums and the ufc did an incredible job of hyping this fight for me. When it was first announced I had Silva by 1st round ko but by the time the day of the fight came around I had this as an absolute war with Silva coming out the victor in a long, hard fought battle)

Liddell vs. Rampage I and II (I'll group these together since I was equally excited before both fights. The second fight I saw on my birthday so I'll give the slight edge there. I picked Liddell in the first fight and Rampage for a 3rd round ko in the second fight. I was wrong both times but it didn't matter since they were both great fights. The elbows Rampage landed to Chuck's body in the 1st fight were some of the most vicious body shots I've ever seen, till this day.)

GSP vs. T.Alves (At the time I thought Alves was the only guy able to beat GSP in the WW division. He was an elite striker with solid takedown defense. I had him winning a decision or at least putting up a solid effort in a losing decision. GSP really showed me in that fight what he was capable of doing.)

Fedor vs. Cro Crop (I mean what can I say about this fight? Both legends fighting in their prime. This fight was hyped beyond belief and it didn't disappoint. Anyone who hasn't watched the PRIDE events I seriously suggest watching them. PM me.)

There are so many more but there's a few of my personal favourites.

Drudinh

3/30/11 4:49:10PM

Randy vs. Timmy. I just remember there being so much anticipation because he had retired. I went insane when he knocked Big Tim down with the first punch. Then he beat Gonzaga later that year and Gonzaga was a scary dude at the time after what he did to CC. That is the one that stands out in my memory is the return of Couture.

1. hendo vs Wanderlei (hendo is my fav fighter)2. lesnar vs couture (my buddy and I told all the rednecks that lesnar wouldnt win... eh)3. shogun vs jones (first time I"ve been excited for a fight in a while)4. jackson vs liddell 2, (i was still in the military and couldn't wait to see all the marines be upset that liddell lost, this is before everyone knew about pride)5. hendo vs A. silva ( I really thought hendo had a chance.)

KTFOd

3/31/11 10:21:01AM

1. Fedor vs Crocop (@ the time they were arguably the #1 and #2 heavyweights in the world)2. Sakuraba vs Royce Gracie (Given the fact that there was no time limit and the fact that Saku beat other members of his family made this highly anticipated)3. Wanderlei vs Liddel (a dream match I thought would never happen)4. Brock vs Cain (Size vs technique)5. Hendo vs Wanderlei (Dan had the opportunity to wear 2 belts at the same time)